Neelum Sharma DD News anchor is no more

NEW DELHI: Neelum Sharma,a founding anchor who had been serving Door Darshan News over 20 years breathed her last on Saturday, According to the reports. she was battling Cancer.

Neelum Sharma played a stellar role in many capacities. From 'Badi Charcha' to 'Tejasvini' programs. .Nari Neelum was honored with Nari Shakti Puraskar by President Ram Nath Kovind this year.

The sudden demise of the journalist has shocked people from all walks of life took to social media to pay condolences.Delhi Finance Minister Manish Sisodia tweeted: "Shocked to know that Neelum Sharma is no more. Lots of memories from All India Radio and DD. The sober and gracious anchor would be missed by all."News anchor Neelum Sharma, who was associated with Indias public service broadcaster Doordarshan News for over 20 years, breathed her last on Saturday. The news of her demise was flashed on the official Twitter account of DD News and, according to reports, she was battling cancer.

"DD News mourns passing away of our dear Colleague Neelum Sharma. A founding anchor with over 20 years of association with DD news, she played a stellar role in many capacities. From 'Badi Charcha' to 'Tejasvini' her path breaking programs won accolades including Nari Shakti Award," the tweet read.

Neelum was honored with Nari Shakti Puraskar by President Ram Nath Kovind earlier this year. The sudden demise of the journalist has left people in shock. Remembering her, people from all walks of life took to social media to pay condolences.

Delhi Finance Minister Manish Sisodia tweeted: "Shocked to know that Neelum Sharma is no more. Lots of memories from All India Radio and DD. The sober and gracious anchor would be missed by all."